BOWEL MOVEMENT REGULARITY

[ECUJenn 116]

My surgeon prescribes Colace twice daily post op. I had surgery this past Wednesday and began taking the Colace yesterday (Saturday) beginning to feel like I might need to have a bowel movement, but any sort of "pushing" has me a bit worried? Should I be? This would be my first BM since surgery.

[vachick64 32]

I love freebies and it so happens on the day I was complaining about not going to the bathroom' date=' 2 Citrucel samples came in the mail! They work great and 2 a day keeps me regular.[/quote']

How did you get this free??

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[jerz 251]

How did you get this free??

Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk / surgery date March 5' date=' 2013[/quote']

I'm always getting free samples in the mail. I love free things dot com.

SD:1/28/13 HW:358 SW:338 CW:306

[sapperwife26 7]

That happens to me as well. Take colace and a liquid kind that came from my doctor.

[Shrinking Don 365]

about every 4 or 5 days for me marilax does work mix it in your Protein Drink and it works fine and you don't taste it at all

[Dreday1067 7]

My surgeon prescribes Colace twice daily post op. I had surgery this past Wednesday and began taking the Colace yesterday (Saturday) beginning to feel like I might need to have a bowel movement' date=' but any sort of "pushing" has me a bit worried? Should I be? This would be my first BM since surgery.[/quote']

Thanks!

[trailblazer57 31]

I haven't had a bowel movement in about in four (4) days is that natural for most of you?

I love this forum where else can you talk by your B.M. I have the same problem, I am going to try the Miralax too.

[ECUJenn 116]

I love this forum where else can you talk by your B.M. I have the same problem' date=' I am going to try the miralax too.[/quote']

I agree! I am just 9 days post op, but after it took forever for me to have my first BM. I have been about every other day. I have been eating unsweetened apple sauce, taking Colace, and I had a cup of Smooth Move tea. All of those things seem to be helping. I think it just takes time for our bodies to adjust. The first one was horrible though, not going to lie!

HW 344, DOS 320, Surgery Date 2/20/13, CW 308 Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

[secil1369 11]

The gastric doc told me to take Dulcolax poop softeners or laxative..I could not go for 4 days. The laxative worked and I take the softeners everyday ..they like ducolax brand because it is tiny and works gentile. Milk of mag can be harsh ..and don't forget always push your Water Best of luck!

[nienie 113]

I haven't had a bowel movement in about in four (4) days is that natural for most of you?

I wouldn't let it go more then four days. You can get VERY constipated or impacted bowels and then you need to go to ER and have them manually dig you out. I would check with your surgeon regarding what he recommends for his patients for Constipation and regularity. Mine says first start with MOM if that doesn't work 1-2 senna s at night and if that doesn't work Mirilax. Mirilax literally gave me diarrhea 5 hours after I took it so I wont do that again. Senna S works the best. Make sure you are getting plenty of fluids, fruits veggies and fiber... Good Luck

PS- I had one episode of BAD constipation that I resolved on my own- thank god i am a nurse-lol, I pretty much go everyday....

[hajones5891 133]

Colace!!!!

xo Hilary

[gc> 50]

Fluids. I can get backed up and uncomfortable - but when I drink 48 oz of fluids - it doesn't happen. I am also eating salads at least once per day. Works for me.- good luck!

[macy1952 0]

It all depends on how far out from surgery you are. The Protein, Calcium and Iron are constipating for me. My surgeon said no senna and to not go over 2 days without bm. The stool hardens if it sits in the lower colon/ rectum. Even using milk of magnesium, stool softeners I have to used Fleet enema to get it started then GI fine. I've felt like I was birthing a watermelon at times. Not fun. I would check with doctor to see what they recommend I always keep Fleet enemas on hand.

[macy1952 0]

Not GI meant go